PTA Updates

Calling all Ross Families to join us for the PTA's 5th Annual Family Bingo Night!

Date: Thursday, March 2

Time: 6:00 - 7:30pm

Location: Foundry United Methodist Church (1500 16th St NW)

RSVP to help and attend (so we order enough pizza): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054EA5AE2EABF58-ross1

As in past years, we’re planning for another fun evening of bingo, prizes, pizza, and good times for the whole family! And we are so lucky to have Mr. Eickmeyer emcee the event once again. Please join us for some fun with the Ross community.

Join Us for a Starry Night at the 2023 Ross Elementary annual auction! This is our school’s biggest fundraiser of the year to support extracurricular activities, technology updates, classroom supplies, and other necessary expenses for Ross.

There is a constellation of ways for you to get involved:

• Join us for the auction on March 18 (6PM-10PM) at Toolbox Pilates Art Studio and enjoy a sparkling evening of fun (get your tickets here);
• Donate an item to the auction;
• Sponsor the auction; and
• Bid online for one of our stellar auction items (starting March 4).

Book your babysitter now! This event is open to adults only.

We hope to see you on March 18! Thank you to many members of the Ross community who have been very generous with their donations, sponsorships, and other contributions.

Questions? Contact rosselementaryauction@gmail.com.

Earlier this month, we hosted an engaging parent education session on the topic of Navigating Friendships through Elementary School. The session was led by Victoria Stevenson, M.S. OTR/L, an occupational therapist specializing in pediatric and transitional services.

Workshop resources:

• Presentation slides
  
• Recording

Some of our Ross families are organizing a Holi Party for our community! Come celebrate the Indian Festival of Holi on Sunday, March 12 at noon in Montrose Park. Holi is a festival of color, welcoming spring and a season of harvest. We will throw colored powder, play fun Hindi/Bollywood music, and have lots of snacks and food.

You will get dirty, but the powder washes off. Bring sunglasses and baby wipes, to keep the powder out of eyes. Feel free to wear white, so all the colors on you show! Also, please feel free to bring food and/or drinks to share with friends. Please RSVP here: http://evite.me/3ecMF8TzQ5

We are starting a game library at Ross! This will be a collection of games that families and teachers may borrow. We are starting our collection with game donations from Ross families.

Please consider donating games you may have that are:

1. In good condition and not broken or missing pieces
2. For ages 4-12, and
3. Can be easily transported and stored.

You may drop them off in the box by Ms. Segovia's office.

Please contact Liz Lowry (ptapresident@rosselementary.org) or Sarah Roma (sarahandsokol@gmail.com) with any questions.

The mission of the Ross PTA is to support the education of all Ross students, to support Ross faculty and staff, to foster relationships among parents, staff and community members, and to assist faculty and staff to provide a safe and nurturing environment where all students, families, and faculty can thrive and grow.

Email: ptapresident@rosselementary.org
Website: http://rosselementary.org/pta-board/
Location: 1730 R Street NW Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202.673.7200
Facebook: facebook.com/RossElementarySchool/
Twitter: @RossESDC